Alexis Adelin Beka Beka (born 29 March 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Championnat National 3 club Caen B.

Club career

Beka Beka made his debut with Caen in a 0–0 Ligue 2 tie with Clermont on 20 December 2019.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 9 June 2020.[4]

On 23 August 2021, Beka Beka signed a five-year contract with Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow.[5]

On 1 August 2022, Beka Beka signed for Ligue 1 club Nice on a five-year deal, for a reported fee of €14 million.[6][7] His contract with the club was terminated on 16 August 2024.[8]

On 22 February 2025, Beka Beka made his first appearance since 2023 as a substitute for Caen's reserve team in a 4–1 defeat to Grand-Quevilly FC in the Championnat National 3.[9]

International career

Beka Beka is a youth international for France.[10] He was part of the France Olympic team that competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[citation needed]

Personal life

Born in France, Beka Beka holds French and Congolese nationalities.[11][12]

On 29 September 2023, Beka Beka made headlines for threatening to commit suicide by jumping from the Magnan viaduct in Nice. Negotiations with a club psychologist were ongoing while emergency services, firemen, and the military were involved in the operation. The viaduct is approximately 100 meters high, causing traffic disruptions on the A8 autoroute.[13] Beka Beka was safely removed from the scene by emergency services.[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 February 2025[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Caen B 2018–19 Championnat National 3 9 0 9 0
2019–20 Championnat National 3 7 1 7 1
Total 16 1 16 1
Caen 2019–20 Ligue 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 6 0
2020–21 Ligue 2 25 1 2 0 27 1
Total 30 1 3 0 33 1
Lokomotiv Moscow 2021–22 Russian Premier League 19 0 1 0 6[a] 0 26 0
2022–23 Russian Premier League 2 0 2 0
Total 21 0 1 0 6 0 28 0
Nice 2022–23 Ligue 1 14 0 1 0 7[b] 1 22 1
2023–24 Ligue 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 14 0 1 0 7 1 22 1
Caen B 2024–25 Championnat National 3 1 0 1 0
Career total 82 2 5 0 13 1 100 3
  1. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League

References

  1. ^ "Squad List: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020: France (FRA)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 July 2021. p. 6. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Alexis Beka Beka". OGC Nice. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Caen vs. Clermont - 20 December 2019 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "Caen : un contrat professionnel annoncé (off)" (in French). foot-national.com. 9 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Алексис Бека Бека – игрок "Локомотива"!" (in Russian). FC Lokomotiv Moscow. 23 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Beka Beka is Niçois". OGC Nice. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Official | Nice sign midfielder Alexis Beka Beka – Get French Football News". Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Alexis Beka Beka: "The moment to move forward"". OGC Nice. 16 August 2024.
  9. ^ Cassé, Josué (23 February 2025). "Alexis Beka Beka a rejoué en National 3". Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Football. Pros, nouveau poste et équipe de France : l'automne chargé d'Alexis Beka Beka". actu.fr.
  11. ^ "Alexis Beka Beka : Le franco congolais signe son premier contrat pro à Caen". 10 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Alexis BEKA BEKA". UNFP. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  13. ^ "OGC Nice midfielder Alexis Beka Beka threatening to commit suicide by standing on edge of Magnan Bridge: Reports". Sportskeeda. 29 September 2023. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  14. ^ "OGC Nice player Beka Beka is safe after threatening to commit suicide whilst sat on edge of viaduct". MARCA. 29 September 2023. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  15. ^ Alexis Beka Beka at Soccerway
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